to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
absurd; ridiculous; silly; ludicrous; nonsensical; asinine
performance (e.g. music, dance, drama); something done (just) for show; theatre; performance (of a computer, car, investment, etc.)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
to give something weight; to give something dignity
sentiment; sentimentality
than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
strange; odd; unexpected; change; incident; disturbance
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to rally; to make a comeback
to plan one's next moves; to work out a plan
composition; formation; organization; organisation; compilation
unfair; unjust; wrongful; improper; unreasonable; unwarranted
mediation; arbitration; conciliation (e.g. in civil or family court, leading to a settlement based on mutual concessions); mediation (of a labor dispute, by a labor relations commission)
critical moment; do-or-die situation; critical juncture
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
to boost; to force up; to push up
it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...
to pitch camp; to set up camp
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
usurpation; taking back; dispossession
while moving; on the move
captive; prisoner (of war)
transfer car; (camera) dolly
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless
to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
9th day of the month; nine days
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
rest; break; recess; intermission
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because